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GN04 EWK

2004 Hyundai Sonata

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Dec 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

100,044 mi
Last recorded100,044 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Sonata58,391 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN04 EWK
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2019 100,044 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front slight exhaust blow

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 98,180 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front slight exhaust blow

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 94,299 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 16 Jun 2017 94,299 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Jun 2016 90,022 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and rear (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Jun 2016 89,854 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and rear (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 May 2015 82,311 miles

Engine oily

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 15 May 2015 82,180 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 77,984 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 77,983 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 May 2013 71,197 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 May 2013 71,142 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 May 2012 66,983 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

rear discs rusty

Fail 15 May 2012 66,974 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

rear discs rusty

Pass 9 May 2011 59,559 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 51,480 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 May 2009 44,720 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 34,741 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 34,741 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 May 2007 25,672 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 25,666 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Hyundai Sonata?

Based on 74,210 MOT tests across 8,096 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
5,308
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
8,096
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,638
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,084
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2,092
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,676
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,531
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GN04 EWK is a 2004 Hyundai Sonata in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 2004 Hyundai Sonata models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 58,391 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Hyundai Sonata fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,638 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GN04 EWK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hyundai Sonata typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 22 years old, this Hyundai Sonata is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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GN04 EWK is a 2004 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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